# Black Beauty — Black Beauty character guide > Black Beauty in Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Beauty, Black Auster, Auster, Darkie **First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i-my-early-home ## Who they are A handsome black horse with a white star and one white foot, he narrates his own passage through kind grooms, hard masters, and the crowded streets of London. ## Relationships ### [John Manly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/characters/john_manly) _professional_ Black Beauty is the horse under John Manly's care, who treats him with great gentleness and skill. ### [John Manly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/characters/john_manly) _professional_ Black Beauty is the horse under John Manly's care, who treats him with great gentleness and skill. ## In the story ### [I: My Early Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-i-my-early-home) Narrator and young colt, called Darkie by his master. ### [The Hunt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-ii-the-hunt) The young colt narrator who witnesses the hunt and is astonished by the events. ### [My Breaking In](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-iii-my-breaking-in) The narrator, a young horse being broken in; describes his physical appearance and the training process. ### [Birtwick Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-iv-birtwick-park) Arrives at Birtwick Park and is placed in a loose box; he introduces himself to the other horses and resolves to live at peace. ### [A Fair Start](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-v-a-fair-start) The narrator, a black horse, is introduced to his new home and given his name. ### [Liberty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-vi-liberty) Narrator and protagonist, reflecting on his desire for liberty and his appreciation for John Manly's gentle handling. ### [Ginger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-vii-ginger) Listener to Ginger's story, offering contrast with his own kind upbringing. ### [Ginger's Story Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-viii-ginger-s-story-continued) Listens to Ginger's story and offers a sympathetic perspective, learning about her hardships. ### [Merrylegs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-ix-merrylegs) Listens to Merrylegs' story and questions his actions, representing a concerned but trusting friend. ### [A Talk in the Orchard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-x-a-talk-in-the-orchard) Narrates the conversation, asks about blinkers, and reflects on the cruelty of tail docking. ### [Plain Speaking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xi-plain-speaking) Narrator and observer of the events, proud of his home at Birtwick. ### [A Stormy Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xii-a-stormy-day) Demonstrates keen instinct by refusing to cross the unsafe bridge, ultimately saving the party. ### [The Devil's Trade Mark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xiii-the-devil-s-trade-mark) Witnesses the boy's cruelty to the pony and accompanies John Manly. ### [James Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xiv-james-howard) Narrator; driven by James during practice sessions. ### [The Old Hostler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xv-the-old-hostler) Narrator and subject of the hostler's praise for being well-bred, well-mannered, and well-cared-for. ### [The Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xvi-the-fire) Narrates the fire; is led out safely by James Howard. ### [John Manly’s Talk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xvii-john-manly-s-talk) Black Beauty narrates the journey home and the stable events, including Joe's training and James's departure. ### [Going for the Doctor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xviii-going-for-the-doctor) Narrates the chapter; gallops to fetch the doctor and falls ill afterward. ### [XIX: Only Ignorance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xix-only-ignorance) Narrator, gravely ill and recovering, overhears the conversation between John and Tom. ### [Joe Green](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xx-joe-green) Ridden by Joe to deliver a note and later to fetch Mr. Clay; shares Joe's anger at the abuse. ### [The Parting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-i-xxi-the-parting) Narrates the chapter; is sold to the Earl of W⸺ along with Ginger. ### [Earlshall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxii-earlshall) Narrates the chapter; experiences the gradual tightening of the checkrein and begins to dread harness time. ### [A Strike for Liberty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiii-a-strike-for-liberty) Suffers under the tight checkrein and is injured by Ginger's kick; continues carriage work with a new partner. ### [XXIV: The Lady Anne, or a Runaway Horse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiv-the-lady-anne-or-a-runaway-horse) Ridden by Blantyre in pursuit of the runaway Lizzie; praised for his intelligence and speed. ### [XXV: Reuben Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxv-reuben-smith) Narrator and sufferer of the fall; endures pain from a lost shoe and injured knees. ### [XXVI: How It Ended](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvi-how-it-ended) Suffers severe cuts to knees and hoof after falling with Reuben Smith; limps home in great pain and undergoes painful treatment. ### [Ruined and Going Downhill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvii-ruined-and-going-downhill) Recovering from knee injuries, reunited with Ginger, then sold and transported by train to a livery stable. ### [XXVIII: A Job Horse and His Drivers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxviii-a-job-horse-and-his-drivers) Narrates his experiences as a job horse, enduring different styles of bad driving. ### [Cockneys](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxix-cockneys) Narrator and observer of the harsh treatment of horses by ignorant drivers; recounts his own experiences and those of Rory and Peggy. ### [A Thief](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxx-a-thief) Narrator and horse suffering from underfeeding due to theft of his oats by the groom. ### [A Humbug](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxi-a-humbug) Narrates the chapter; suffers from neglect and thrush due to poor stable conditions. ### [A Horse Fair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxii-a-horse-fair) Narrates the chapter; is sold at the horse fair to a new owner. ### [An Old War Horse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxiv-an-old-war-horse) Listens to Captain's story and asks questions about the fighting and the fate of wounded horses. ### [Jerry Barker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxv-jerry-barker) Narrates the chapter, describing his new master Jerry Barker and their partnership in London. ### [The Sunday Cab](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxvi-the-sunday-cab) Beauty is Jerry's horse, referred to as 'Jack' in the chapter, and benefits from the Sunday rest. ### [The Golden Rule](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxvii-the-golden-rule) Selected for the Sunday journey to Dinah Brown's mother; enjoys grazing and rolling in a meadow, a rare treat after leaving Earlshall. ### [Dolly and a Real Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxviii-dolly-and-a-real-gentleman) Narrates the chapter; describes the harsh winter conditions and the kindness of a gentleman who pats him. ### [Seedy Sam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxix-seedy-sam) Narrator and observer of the cab stand conversation. ### [XL: Poor Ginger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xl-poor-ginger) Narrator who recognizes Ginger and sympathizes with her suffering. ### [The Butcher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xli-the-butcher) Narrates the chapter, observing the suffering and occasional kindness toward horses in London. ### [A Friend in Need](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xliii-a-friend-in-need) Narrates the day's events, appreciates Jerry's kindness and the good feed of oats. ### [Old Captain and His Successor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xliv-old-captain-and-his-successor) Narrator and observer of Captain's accident and Hotspur's arrival. ### [Jerry's New Year](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iii-xlv-jerry-s-new-year) Narrates the chapter; endures cold and late work, and is sold after Jerry's illness. ### [Jakes and the Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iv-xlvi-jakes-and-the-lady) Narrator and protagonist; suffers from overloading, checkrein, and poor stable conditions; receives kindness from a lady. ### [Hard Times](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iv-xlvii-hard-times) Narrates his suffering under Skinner, collapses from exhaustion, and is later sold. ### [Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iv-xlviii-farmer-thoroughgood-and-his-grandson-willie) Sold at a fair to Farmer Thoroughgood; slowly recovers health under Willie's care. ### [My Last Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/chapters/part-iv-xlix-my-last-home) The narrator and protagonist, now in his final home, recognized by Joe Green and given a peaceful life. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/characters/black_beauty - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/black_beauty_se/characters